# Mammoth Cave National Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2022

This bill makes changes to the boundaries of Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. Essentially, it allows the park to add more land to its protected area or adjust which lands are officially part of the park. The federal government can acquire additional property near the park—either by purchasing it or accepting donations from willing landowners—to expand the park's size and scope.

The practical effect is that any new land brought into the park would be managed under the same rules and protections as the existing park. This means those areas would be preserved for public use and enjoyment rather than potentially being developed for other purposes. Visitors would have access to explore these newly protected lands, and the park would have more territory to manage for conservation and recreation.

For people living near Mammoth Cave, this could mean more protected natural areas in their region, which might increase tourism and economic activity. Landowners who choose to sell or donate property to the park would receive compensation or tax benefits. The bill doesn't force anyone to give up their land—it only allows the park to expand if property owners are willing to participate. Overall, this is a relatively straightforward measure to grow one of Kentucky's most popular tourist destinations and protect more of the natural landscape around it.

Mammoth Cave National Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2022

McConnell, Mitch

Mammoth Cave National Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2022 This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to acquire specified acres of land for inclusion in the Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky.